Vermont Department of Libraries

In anticipation of the commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence signing on July 4, 2026, the Vermont Department of Libraries offers a new book list featuring titles for all ages to explore and learn. Book list items are available in print and digitally to educators, school librarians, and students through the Vermont State Library, through interlibrary loan, and through the Palace Project app. The list features a wide range of nonfiction, biography, and narrative nonfiction titles. Discover not only the people and the history, but the legacy and context of the events, including the American Revolution in Vermont. Explore history and help build strong Vermont communities for the future.